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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Socorro County)
Date October 25, 2010, 8:12 pm
For Objective Medium-term Show medium-term objectives
Impact Report 55 4-H youth participated in the Socorro County Fair showcasing their development of life skills through indoor and livestock exhibits related to over 200 project areas. 278 indoor items and 218 livestock projects were exhibited. Youth received recognition through ribbons, belt buckles and trophies and were given feedback for continued improvement and knowledge of skills. Over $66,000 was paid to 4-H members who made the Jr. Livestock Sale through the purchase of their animals and add-ons from the community. 30% of Socorro County youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to market swine, market steer, market lambs, meat goats, poultry, rabbits, housing and interior design, baking, sewing and arts and crafts as evidenced by the quality of projects being exhibited. The quality of livestock being exhibited at the Socorro County fair continues to increase each year this is evident by the placing they are receiving at the other State and regional fairs. Tommy Thompson judge of the Socorro County Fair stated during the Socorro County Swine Show that Socorro County needs to commended for the quality of livestock being raised. In order to prepare some of the youth for the show, the Agent hosted a show clinic at the rodeo grounds in Magdalena. Youth received hands on training related to grooming, showmanship techniques and appropriate show attire. 100% of the youth who attended the show clinic were able to clip their own animals for show and were in the top 10 in the showmanship contest. Youth reported gaining knowledge in clipping, feeding for show week, and proper use of a show stick. 100% of youth increased mastery skills such as self-esteem, teamwork, cooperation and goal setting.